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Work Discrimination Lawyers Essex
Experiencing discrimination at work can leave you feeling distressed, isolated and unsure where to turn. Our work discrimination lawyers in Essex provide clear, supportive advice to help you understand your rights, assess your options and take informed steps to protect your position and dignity at work.
Are you being treated unfairly or differently at work?
Workplace discrimination can damage confidence, wellbeing and career prospects. You may feel vulnerable or uncertain about whether what you are experiencing is unlawful, or worried about raising concerns with your employer. Our Employment Law Team supports individuals across Essex with calm, practical advice. We help you understand whether discrimination has occurred, explain your legal options clearly and guide you towards a course of action that feels proportionate and protective.
Concerns About Workplace Discrimination
You believe you are being treated unfairly because of age, disability, gender, race or another protected characteristic.
Being Treated Unfairly After Raising Concerns
You have raised concerns about discrimination and now feel singled out or treated less favourably at work.
Harassment or Unwanted Behaviour at Work
You are facing harassment or unwanted behaviour that has made your workplace feel hostile or intimidating.
Dismissal or Missed Promotion Due to Discrimination
You were dismissed or overlooked for promotion and suspect discrimination played a role.
Considering a Formal Discrimination Claim
You want advice before raising a grievance or starting a formal discrimination claim.
Work Discrimination Lawyers Services
Our Employment Law Team advises on the full range of workplace discrimination issues. We tailor our guidance to your circumstances and support you from early advice through to formal claims if required.
Support in resolving discrimination disputes through negotiation or settlement agreements.
Guidance on raising concerns internally and protecting your position before escalation.
Discrimination claims
Advice on age, disability, race, sex, pregnancy, religion and other protected characteristics.
Dismissal linked to discrimination
Assessment of whether termination or redundancy decisions were discriminatory.
Harassment and victimisation
Support where unwanted behaviour or retaliation has created a hostile working environment.
Reasonable adjustments
Advice for employees seeking fair workplace adjustments and employers managing obligations.
Why choose Mullis & Peake
Discrimination claims require sensitivity, clarity and a firm understanding of employment law. Our Essex-based team listens carefully, assesses the facts objectively and provides realistic advice. We help you understand the strength of your case and support you in taking action with confidence rather than pressure.
Specialist discrimination expertise.
We advise on all forms of workplace discrimination under the Equality Act.
Clear and supportive advice
We explain complex legal concepts in plain English and answer questions honestly.
Balanced and practical approach
We consider legal, emotional and career impacts before recommending next steps.
Focused on fair outcomes
We work towards resolutions that protect your rights and future prospects.
Frequently asked questions
Discrimination occurs when you are treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic such as age, disability, race, sex, religion or pregnancy. It can be direct, indirect, linked to harassment or arise through a failure to make reasonable adjustments. Not all unfair treatment is unlawful, which is why early advice is important. We review your situation carefully and explain whether your experience meets the legal definition of discrimination.
No. Discrimination claims can usually be brought regardless of length of service. We explain how this applies to your situation.
Most claims must be started within three months less one day of the discriminatory act. We help you understand deadlines and avoid missing key time limits.
Often yes, but not always. We advise on whether raising a grievance is appropriate and how to do so safely.
Yes. Many cases resolve through negotiation or settlement. We advise on options that minimise stress and risk.
Yes. We advise employers on preventing discrimination, handling complaints and managing risk lawfully.
Get in touch with our Work Discrimination Lawyers team
If you believe you are experiencing discrimination at work, our Employment Law Team is here to help. We offer confidential, supportive advice and guide you towards a clear and confident way forward.
Specialist discrimination law expertise
– Dedicated solicitors with deep experience advising on workplace discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims, and achieving fair resolutions.
Fast, confidential advice
– Clear guidance when you need it most.
No-obligation consultation
– Understand your options before you decide.
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